- Must visit
Galleria Nazionale di Parma
Major art gallery inside Palazzo della Pilotta with important Italian paintings, including works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Leonardo, Canaletto and others.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 53 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
545 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Naples to Parma is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Parma will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 16 buses that leave Naples for Parma on Wed, May 27, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 545 km distance in an average of 8 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 9 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
2422
2126
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3898 · 2214
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2422
054 · 062Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Naples to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $127 Average price |
9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Parma:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Parma costing on average $68 (€55).
A bus is $94 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Parma costing on average $127 (€103).
Other travel options to Parma take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 11h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 11h16 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Parma buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 8h15 | 6:25 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 11h20 | 10:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
2126 | 4:45 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 10h00 | 2:45 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 9h45 | 5:00 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 10h24 | 7:24 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Napoli, Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria (Aeroporto Internazionale) | 14h20 | 5:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 2 transfers | |
1402 · 2494 | 5:15 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 11h56 | 5:11 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
1104 · 2494 | 5:55 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 11h16 | 5:11 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
3898 · 2214 | 6:30 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 11h25 | 5:55 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
3898 · 2494 | 6:30 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 10h41 | 5:11 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
2772 · 2214 | 6:50 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 11h05 | 5:55 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
2772 · 2494 | 6:50 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 10h21 | 5:11 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
054 · 062 | 8:05 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 9h30 | 5:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 9h15 | 5:25 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 1 transfer | |
2422 | 8:55 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 9h15 | 6:10 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 8h10 | 5:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Naples to Parma run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:52. The fastest bus covers the 338 miles (545 km) distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 338 miles (545 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:52 PM |
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Discover the best of Parma — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Parma trip today.
Major art gallery inside Palazzo della Pilotta with important Italian paintings, including works by Correggio, Parmigianino, Leonardo, Canaletto and others.
Remarkable 17th-century wooden court theatre within the Pilotta complex, famous for its monumental stage architecture and historical importance.
Archaeological museum in the Pilotta complex with Etruscan, Roman and Egyptian collections that help explain the deep history of the Parma area.
Parma's most photogenic square, framed by the cathedral, baptistery and bishop's palace, and one of the city's top must-see settings.
Large historic park near the center with tree-lined paths, statues and river views, popular for walking, photos and relaxed breaks.
Main civic square lined with historic buildings, cafes and everyday city life, ideal as a central reference point for exploring Parma.
Sweet, delicate dry-cured ham produced in the Parma hills, aged with only pork and salt. It is one of the city’s signature foods and a protected specialty.
The famous hard aged cheese made in the Parma area from cow’s milk. Locals eat it on its own, with balsamic vinegar, or grated over pasta and soups.
Fresh stuffed pasta filled with ricotta, chard or spinach, and Parmigiano Reggiano, usually served with butter and cheese. A classic Parma first course.
Established fine-dining restaurant with a refined contemporary approach rooted in Parma ingredients and Emilian culinary tradition.
Historic Parma restaurant known for classic Emilian cuisine, including anolini, bolliti, and local salumi, in an elegant traditional setting.
Well-known traditional trattoria serving Parma specialties such as tortelli, Prosciutto di Parma, and torta fritta in a lively rustic atmosphere.
Moderate by Italian standards: cafés and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafés or 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated.
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